Mitsuhiro Arita
Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.
“The card depicts Poliwrath in a dynamic pose, showcasing its powerful limbs as it prepares for a focused attack. The surrounding water adds a sense of motion, suggesting that this Pokémon is deeply engaged in its aquatic environment. Its determined expression hints at a spirit ready to face challenges head-on, embodying both strength and agility. This moment captures the essence of Poliwrath as a formidable presence in the water.”
Editorial & Data
Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.
Focus Punch
If Poliwrath was damaged by an attack during your opponent's last turn, this attack does nothing.
Submission
Poliwrath does 20 damage to itself.
